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Dream BIG, cause sometimes those dreams come true too!


Real Name: Meredith & Ayhan
Lives In: San Francisco, US
Member Since: Nov 14, 2004
VT Rank: 1112

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stappm's Albums
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Our oad Trip from SF to Utah (Yes, Utah?#$%!&*)- 8
Part dos- 6
Greece- 6

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Our oad Trip from SF to Utah (Yes, Utah?#$%!&*)

by stappm - last update: Jun 22, 2005

The Pony Express Trail
We started our road trip in San Francisco heading for Salt Lake City, Utah to visit some friends that had just moved there. Our trip took us down the "Loneliest Road" in the US, Hwy 80. You can drive for 3-4 hours at 80 mph and not come across a town or dwelling..... You do cross the Pony Express Trail of the great Ole' West ........ in the middle of no where.....
Austin, Neveda
Austin, Neveda - Who new there was one outside of Texas ("teh'hhaas" to you gringo)? ONe old Gold mining town snuggled into the mountain side somewhere in the middle right of the state of Neveda....
Mom's Burberry
Are we there yet? Note: DOG in front seat - leather interior and head on Burberry bag.... ummm yes SPOILED!
Sand Mountain
Out in the vastness of Neveda, just on the east side of the Sierras, among the mountains of boulders, trees and plain ole' dirt is a mountain of sand. It's become a play ground of motorcyclists and dune buggy enthusiasts. Apparently due to the wind it moves to the right and back to the left.... not very far but it moves?!#$%&! At leasat that's what the guy in the VW bus told us.....
Just outside of this sleepy town of Eureka, Neveda we stopped to check out some ancient hyroglyphics - it's believed that ancient native's drew them however they predate Native Americans and not much is known of thier origin. This is the place our trusty Excursion decides to drop it's transmission (aka broken, hike to top of hill for cell signal). The nearest tow truck had to drive 70 miles to come get us and take us to the nearest Ford dealership (70 miles back).
Anyway, in the meantime the Sheriff (from a closer town) came out to get us - big hat and all, brought us into his town, minus the truck, and took us on a little tour before buying us ice cream cones (I swear) at the local fountain shop where we waited for our lovely tow (4 people, 1 dog, 2 seater big ole tow truck, max speed 45 mph for approx 3 hours (70 miles). OOOOO YES! And this is where the FUN begins! Andy Griffith lives!
slightly delayed and downsized to a rental toyota.... LOL.... all our stuff and the dog (realizing there is a reason to pack light even if you think you have a ton of room)...... off again, we'll pick up the truck with it's new transmission on the way back....
Park City Utah

Park City Utah

This is where we stayed a few days before heading down to Bryce Canyon and Zion (the places, for me, worth driving to Utah to see). It was August so you can see the slopes in the background that were built for the Olympics. During the summermonths they change the luge to a sled (on wheels) that's a lot slower but fun!

stappm's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Our oad Trip from SF to Utah (Yes, Utah?#$%!&*)- 8
Part dos- 6
Greece- 6

Comments for stappm about World
trav4bus Tue Jul 8, 2008 14:16 UTC
 Congrats for a new life.. how is it all going on.. so happy for you.
jh2000choi Tue Jan 1, 2008 03:35 UTC
 Hi Stappm!!! Happy New Year 2008.(Sahae Bog Manhi BaDeu Se Yo 2008 in Korean) from jh(JoongHyun Choi) from Korea Seoul.
Etoile2B Fri Dec 21, 2007 01:07 UTC
 Happy Birthday from your neighbor to the south!
GracesTrips Thu Dec 20, 2007 22:15 UTC
 Happy Birthday, Meredith! Ha!ha! I, too, don't backpack or camp! It's too uncivilized. When I take a vacation, I want to be pampered! Hope you have a great day! Season's Greetings!
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